SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026: Punjab Kings face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Wednesday, aiming to maintain their standing in the points table. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl.
PBKS are recognized for their aggressive batting. During the match, they wore black armbands.
Why are PBKS players wearing black armbands vs SRH?
On Wednesday, Punjab cricket was shocked by the sudden death of 36-year-old cricketer Amanpreet Singh.
Punjab Kings wore black armbands to honor Amanpreet Singh Gill, ex-Punjab cricketer and selection committee member.
The Punjab Cricket Association offered condolences on social media, acknowledging his service to teams such as India U19, Kings XI Punjab, and Punjab.
During IPL 2009, he represented Kings XI Punjab for one year, playing alongside Yuvraj Singh, Mahela Jayawardene, Brett Lee, and others.
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Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS aim for maiden IPL title after a near miss in 2025
The Shreyas Iyer-led team, currently top of the table, aims to win after two consecutive losses, including a defeat by the Gujarat Titans, during which both batting and bowling weaknesses were exposed.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad saw a five-match winning streak broken by Kolkata Knight Riders. They are third in the points table.